turpinite

/ˈtɜːrpɪnaɪt, -nɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare mineral, a manganese oxide, found in Australia.

“Geologists discovered a new deposit of turpinite in the outback.”

Synonyms

  • manganese oxide
  • rare mineral

Antonyms

  • common mineral
  • plentiful resource